The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has proposed a change in the EPF withdrawal rule to the government. The proposal, which is related to the changes in advance- and full-withdrawal rules of the EPF corpus, is under consideration
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UIDAI has already disabled over 1.17 crore Aadhaar numbers since the system launched in 2010. But until recently, there was no straightforward way for family members to initiate this process themselves, especially after collecting the death certificate
During a late-night raid, police apprehended the conman and discovered secret rooms and hidden escape routes within his luxury mansion
This year, there's a small tweak in the ITR Forms. Know who should use ITR-2 to file their income tax return. Here's how you can e-file it and key considerations to keep in mind
Landlords entering rental homes without notice isn't just an invasion of privacy; it can be illegal. Here's what tenants in India need to know, backed by legal frameworks and real cases
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Whether it is retiring comfortably, funding a child’s education or buying a dream house, more investment portfolios are being built based on life goals rather than market tips
When London-bound Air India flight AI171 crashed in Ahmedabad, 241 passengers, including crew members, died, along with 34 people on the ground. Since many insurance policyholders and their nominee died in this crash, the question remains what will happen to their insurance claim?
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The government needs to step in and rethink the entire real estate and infrastructure landscape. For instance, creating more job opportunities in smaller cities will not force people to come to metros, where there’s dearth of space and prices are sky high
Once heralded as a vehicle for inclusive growth and national development, affordable housing now finds itself squeezed between vanishing supply, stagnant policy response, and rising urban aspirations
Making the leap from a tenant to a landlord is one significant feat. However, becoming a landlord from an investment perspective may not be worthwhile because of the associated risks and costs
Rental arbitrage frees house owners from the inconvenience of maintaining a house while getting some income. Lessees with less capital can convert it into a sustainable business. Mind the risks though
With gold prices soaring and uncertainty dominating headlines, many investors are asking if this is the right time to take the plunge or sit tight
A review of the SBI Multi-Asset Allocation fund for investors. This fund could be a decent choice for long-term investors with conservative to moderate risk-taking capacity, given its long-term performance track record
Cancer treatment does not only need hospitalisation, OPD charges can be substantial. In this scenario, a combination of comprehensive health insurance and specific covers like cancer or critical illness insurance would be ideal
Buying a property usually entails endless paperwork and standing in queues to complete certain processes. However, now it can be done online
Tax-efficiency in Tier-I account, cost-efficiency compared to MFs and other instruments, and the benefits of Tier-II accounts make NPS stand out
Loneliness, loss of income, and breakdown of the traditional family structure makes living difficult for seniors, which compounds their mental health issues in old age
Our relationship with money is rooted in the past, while being played out in the present. It is naturally complicated, deeply personal, and very emotional
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Most real estate developers quote property prices based on the super built-up area, which includes not only the actual usable area but also the common areas, such as corridors, elevators, staircases, hallways, lobbies, etc. However, what you finally get is the carpet area, which is the actual usable area within the walls of your flat, including the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and others excluding balcony.
A regulator-led Unified Claims Grid that would connect Aadhaar-linked death registries, hospitals, and insurers could make the process seamless, says Sumit Madan, CDO, Axis Max Life Insurance
Giving in to emotions such as fear and greed can lead you into impulsive decisions when investing in the stock market and that may not be the best investing strategy
Behind market volatility, powerful themes quietly set the stage for tomorrow’s outperformers.
In every market high and low, opportunity exists for those who notice the cycle before it turns.
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